Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
#65 - Woody Albrow: Recovery Through Connection, Butane Gas & Hallucinogens, Family Breakdown, Alcohol Dependency, Spiritual Recovery, Peer Mentoring, Stigma in Professional Settings & Leading with Lived Experience
#65 - Woody Albrow: Recovery Through Connection, Butane Gas & Hallucinogens, Family Breakdown, Alcohol Dependency, Spiritual Recovery, Peer Mentoring, Stigma in Professional Settings & Leading with Lived Experience
#65 - Woody Albrow: Recovery Through Connection, Butane Gas & Hallucinogens, Family Breakdown, Alcohol Dependency, Spiritual Recovery, Peer Mentoring, Stigma in Professional Settings & Leading with Lived Experience
Thursday 10th April 2025
Woody Albrow shares his candid journey through addiction, recovery, and professional growth, highlighting the power of lived experience.
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62 minutes
Honest
Inspiring
Supportive
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Matthew Butler
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Early substance use began with butane gas at age 13.
- Alcohol became the most destructive substance in Woody's life.
- A drink-driving arrest was a turning point in his recovery.
- Spirituality played a crucial role in maintaining abstinence.
- Woody now champions the importance of lived experience in recovery services.
Pain is the touchstone of spiritual growth.
In this episode of the Believe in People podcast, Matt Butler sits down with Woody Albrow, the National Connecting Communities Lead at Change Grow Live. Woody opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery, offering a raw and honest account of his experiences. From his early use of butane gas and cannabis to his struggles with alcohol dependency, Woody paints a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil that led him down this path.
He shares the pivotal moments that spurred his recovery, including a drink-driving arrest and a transformative reconnection with his father. Spirituality played a crucial role in Woody's recovery, providing him with a sense of purpose and a foundation for maintaining abstinence. Now, as a leader in the recovery community, Woody advocates for the importance of lived experience in professional settings.
He discusses the challenges and stigma that come with having a history of addiction, and how he uses his past to inspire and support others on their recovery journeys. This episode is a powerful reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the transformative power of connection. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the complexities of addiction, Woody's story is sure to resonate with you.